Are academia and motherhood incompatible?
While UK universities are starting to address the challenges faced by new mothers, combining parenthood and academia remains a difficult task. Five writers give their experience of what institutions...
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Open science ‘has turned Dutch research funding into lottery’
Leading cell biologist says outstanding young researchers are missing out on funding as panellists are focusing excessively on open science contributions
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ߣߣÊÓƵ’s most-read articles of 2023
International students, post-study work visas and opinion pieces captured readers’ attention this year
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Language barrier holds back international academics in Germany
Xenophobia and complex career paths also dissuade researchers from pursuing professorships, study finds
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The joys and trials of academic homecomings
Pressure on academics to be internationally mobile is greater than ever, but the excitement of the new is often offset by strains on personal life. As the festive family reunion season gets into full...
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UK to review post-study work visa in drive to cut immigration
Graduate route needs fresh look to ‘prevent abuse’, says home secretary, as increase in visa salary thresholds confirmed
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Will a PhD make you better off? Not until 33 years later
Lost earnings and missed workplace experience means PhD graduates will take decades to catch up on postgraduates despite higher wages, analysis shows
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Can the UK be a science superpower with super-high immigration fees?
Recent increases to already sky-high visa and health service costs have prompted worries that talented overseas-born academics will turn their backs on the UK, undermining the country’s lofty...
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Israeli academics look abroad as they brace for long haul
With funding and productivity likely to dip as war takes priority, Israeli universities say preserving international links will be vital
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German postdoc reforms paused after outcry at research careers plan
Attempt to balance interests of employers and researchers pleases no one, and weekend Twitter storm forces the plan ‘back to the assembly hall’
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International researchers eye UK exit over health surcharge hikes
Anger over ‘double-taxing’ of foreign researchers thanks to £1,000-plus levy is causing scientific talent to explore job opportunities outside the UK, warn scientists
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Hundreds sign letter against spiking of sexual misconduct chapter
Chapter withdrawn by Routledge after legal threats, with professor claiming that he had been identified, but denying wrongdoing
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Pioneer’s ‘really bold’ fellowships still on cards, hints Freeman
Science minister tells researcher conference to ‘watch this space’ on plans for longer fellowships to rival Max Planck’s decade-long offers
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Scientific sleuthing: who should pay the plagiarism hunters?
Journalists and scientist bloggers poke and point to dodgy bits of literature using limited resources. Is there a better way to support them, and defend them against multimillion-dollar lawsuits?
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Interview with Femke Kaulingfreks
The political philosopher and anthropologist talks about the city that made her, what she learned as a squatter and the importance of dance for revolutions